To say Ken Paxton is ahead by a landslide margin would be an understatement.
As of right now, Cornyn only leads in three counties: Dallas, Travis, and tiny, rural Kenedy.
https://t.co/pzqv1i11ML
.@reidepstein with a good catch: Last month, the D.N.C. sent $15,500 to the Democratic Party in American Samoa and just $10,500 to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
https://t.co/zbDoeHNu8c
With an $85.2M lead gift from the Morgridges, Science Hall will soon undergo a renovation that will transform the iconic building into a state-of-the-art hub for geography, environmental studies and geospatial science while honoring its historic character. https://t.co/IS8IvI91gf
@anisullah_ The deadline for applications is not until December 15. This page has useful information for prospective PhD students: https://t.co/XYWWKdsREe
A relevant story, esp. as Congress debates a ban on stock trading while in office. But why the focus on Wisconsin? And noteworthy 2 of the 10 have negative net worth.
CAPITOL GAINS: Most lawmakers representing Wisconsin have seen their personal wealth notably rise since arriving on Capitol Hill, according to a NOTUS analysis of congressional financial disclosures.
https://t.co/0yfDNn4kBu
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. https://t.co/vs6wKRCfi4
This week in the USA
* FBI investigated a reporter due to story on director’s corruption that bothered the agency
* Navy secretary fired in middle of war & naval blockade with no explanation
* President argues 2020 election should be “wiped from the books”
Delightful quirks of the Palmer House:
Sometimes the up escalator is on the left side
One elevator indicates it’s always on floor 14
Some guest rooms have more restrooms than people staying in them
I don’t want #MPSA to ever move
This week in the USA
* The President attacked the Pope and posted an image of himself as Jesus, part of scattered overnight social media posting
* The Secretary of Defense hosted another Christian prayer service in the Pentagon, complete with preacher, scripture, and hymns